Woodbridge's Aryn Guzman is the MVP of the 2013 Irvine all city softball team. MIKE GREENE, ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

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KIRA GRISWOLD, P, BECKMAN: Griswold, a junior, was one of the best pitchers in Orange County this season. She finished with a 19-2 overall record with 200 strikeouts to just 19 walks. She only allowed 19 earned runsd all season. Her ERA was 0.65. On offense, Griswold also led the team in RBI and hit .364 on the season. She was named first team all-league, league pitcher of the year for the second year in a row and also all-CIF. "Kira has the ability to control the outcome of any game she is in the circle," Coach Glen Fisher said.

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COTE CLARK, OF, BECKMAN: Clark, a senior outfielder, was named first team all-Pacific Coast League for the fourth straight year. She hit .485 this season and had a carer .472 batting average at Beckman. Clark also led the team in outfield assists and stolen bases this season. She is headed to UMass on a scholarship. "Cote has been the best lead-off hitter in our league for four years," Coach Glen Fisher said. "Her combination of speed and hand-eye coordination makes her a tremendous player."

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JESSICA KIM, INF, BECKMAN: Kim, who plays shortstop, was named first team all-Pacific Coast League after a tremendous sophomore season. As the third hitter in the Beckman lineup, she batted .442 and led the team in home runs and infield hits. She also had a fielding percentage of .995. "Jessica is the most physically talented shortstop in our league," Coach Glen Fisher said. "She has a great combination of great hands and feet with a powerful arm."

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ALYSSA COMPTON, INF, NORTHWOOD: Compton, a junior third baseman, was named first team all-Pacific Coast League after leading Northwood with a .429 batting average. She also had two home runs and 15 RBI for the Timberwolves. "She has improved every year both offensively and defensively as well as understanding her increasing role as a team leader," Coach Blair Ota said. "We expect her to guide next year's team both on and off the field."

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LAUREN HAN, OF, NORTHWOOD: Han starred as a catcher and in the outfielder for the Timberwolves this season. The senior was named second team all-Pacific Coast League after batting .377 with four home runs and 25 RBI. "She is a smart, hard working team player who adapted her game each year to what our team needed," Coach Blair Ota said. "She will be successful in whatever she decides to do in her life."

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CHANDLER SMITH, INF, UNIVERSITY: Smith, a senior second baseman was named first team all-Pacific Coast League after batting .348 with eight stolen bases for the Trojans. "Chandler is the best all-around player I've coached at Uni," Coach Julie Hoshizaki said. "She works extremely hard in practice on all aspects of her game and proved to be one of the best hitters and middle infielders in the league. She has a fierce competitive spirit, great work ethic and the confidence to face anyone."

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EMMA WILLENBORG, INF, BECKMAN: Willenborg played both first and second base for the Patriots this season. The junior was named a unanimous first team all-Pacific Coast League pick after batting .502. She led the team in field percentage and was second in RBI and stolen bases. "Emma is the most versatile player I have ever coached," Coach Glen Fisher said. "Emma can play any position defensively and hit anywhere in the line-up."

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BRITTNEY VANSWAY, INF, IRVINE: Vansway, a senior shortstop, was named first team all-Pacific Coast League after batting .394 with nine home runs and 10 stolen bases. She set the school record for home runs this season. "Brittney is the best player that I have seen come through Irvine High," Coach Tim Jacobs said. "She has no weakness to her game. She can hit to all fields and hit with power. Defensively, she makes all the plays that are required of a shortstop. I have a ton of respect for her as an athlete."

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RYNE NAKAMA, INF, WOODBRIDGE: Nakama, a junior, was selected first team all-league after batting .384 with 22 runs, 10 stolen bases and a .418 on base percentage. Nakama played second base, shortstop and first base this season. "Ryne was the anchor of the team on defense, "Coach Alan Dugard said. "She makes plays that bring gasps from fans and players. She is known for her versatility and speed, but is also an expert in getting on base or advancing runners. She carries a 4.00 GPA and has verbally committed to Connecticut."

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ANNIE DOWLING, C, WOODBRIDGE: Dowling, a senior catcher, was named first team all-league after batting .451 with 19 RBI and a .500 on base percentage. "Annie has that ability to control a game," Coach Alan Dugard said. "She has advanced from being a person behind the plate into a catcher who embodies the position." Dowling didn't have a passed ball this season and teams rarely tried to steal on her. "She received the team 'Warrior' award given to the senior who demonstrates total dedication to the team," Dugard said.

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SAMMY SWANCOAT, OF, BECKMAN: Swancoat, a junior center fielder, was a first team all-Pacific Coast League player for the Patriots after batting .397 with a 1.000 fielding percentage. "She was the best overall athlete in our league," Coach Glen Fisher said. "Sammy is the prototypical center fielder, great speed, a good arm and gets a tremendous break on the ball. The ball is not going to hit the grass if Sammy is out there patrolling." Swancoat also plays soccer and runs cross country at Beckman.

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Aryn Guzman had 15 victories in the circle for the Warriors this year. FILE PHOTO MICHAEL LOPEZ, ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

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Aryn Guzman scores one of her 22 runs this past season. She was the Warriors' top offensive threat with a .517 batting average. FILE PHOTO LEONARD ORTIZ, ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

Aryn Guzman came through in the circle and at the plate for the Woodbridge softball team, helping the Warriors earn a share of the Pacific Coast League title.

Guzman, the MVP of the Irvine World News all-city team, was also the MVP of the PCL.

It was clear to see why. At the plate, she batted .517 with 22 runs scored and 14 RBIs. As a pitcher, she was 15-9 with a 1.76 ERA and 114 strikeouts in 178 innings, one no-hitter and two, two-hitters.

"Aryn Guzman was the consummate softball player as she was not only a dominating pitcher, she was also a team leader in every way," said Woodbridge Coach Alan Dugard.

Guzman helped the Warriors gain respect by throwing a no-hitter against Beckman in the PCL opener.

"That was great because people thought we were supposed to be killed by Beckman," Guzman said. "We came prepared and we were ready to play them. The confidence from my team made me zone in and I didn't know I had a no-hitter until the end of the game."

It was a solid season from start to finish for Guzman and the Warriors, who advanced into the CIF playoffs, before losing in the first round.

"We started strong from the beginning and we only got stronger," she said. "I thought the team bonding was great in Laughlin.

"We couldn't have won league if we weren't all on the same page and we were definitely on the same page."

The league title stood out, Guzman said.

"It meant a lot to me, the team and Coach Dugard," Guzman said. "It was awesome at the banquet to see him so touched that we won it for him."

It was Dugard who helped Guzman improve over the years, she said.

"He pushed me but it wasn't a hard push. He said, 'here are your skills and you can only get better.'"

Guzman did get better, especially at the plate.

"Usually I'm horrible in high school ball, but this year it clicked and it was great to have a really good batting average for my senior year," she said. "I've become more of a comfortable hitter, usually I'm so anxious. This year I was relaxed. I knew this was my last year and I wanted to be calm and relaxed."

Guzman also helped the Warriors in other ways, Dugard point out.

"She was our leadoff hitter and had a 578 on base percentage, a .697slugging average, 10 steals and led the team in runs scored," Dugard said. "Aryn also played shortstop when not pitching and her combined fielding percentage for both positions was 1.000. She played every inning of every game and did not make an error."

Guzman was elected team captain and was the MVP of the Warrior squad.

"She is probably the most well rounded and talented softball athlete to play at Woodbridge in my coaching years," Dugard said.

Besides Dugard, Guzman said her parents, travel ball coach Blair Ota (who is also Northwood's head coach), hitting coach Jim Knapp and pitching coach Chrissy Haines have been instrumental in her success.

She also credits Woodbridge catcher Annie Dowling, who caught her no-hitter, for helping her.

"It was like salt and pepper," she said. "If I didn't have Annie behind the plate, I wouldn't be as confident as I was."

Now, Guzman prepares for the next chapter at San Francisco State, where she is expected to start in the outfield.

"I really want to start, it would be great to be a freshman and starting in center field," said Guzman, who will major in studio art.. "But I also want to see how much better I can get because high school softball is just the beginning. Once you hit college, it's a totally different game and I want to be ready to play."

Honorable mention

A number of other players had standout seasons and deserve recognition as Irvine World News all-city softball honorable mention selections.

Chung was named second team all-league after batting .333 with 17 runs and 26 RBI. Henshall was picked second team all-league after hitting .284 with a 1.000 fielding percentage. She will be playing soccer in the fall at Loyola Marymount.

Harris was a second team all-league pick after batting .344 with 19 runs. Maher was named second team all-league after batting .392 with 13 stolen bases and Solis pitched most of Uni's games and batted .358.

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